Respiratory Equipment Tech - Respiratory Care

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For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY
Performs reprocessing of equipment and maintains supplies for respiratory services. Perform duties which require expertise in high level disinfection, assembly, calibration, troubleshooting and transporting of respiratory related equipment. Fulfills all requirements for documentation to ensure the department is able to distribute high quality products in an efficient manner to effectively meet the requirements. Maintains an advanced thorough knowledge of high level disinfection, equipment set-up and infection control standards.  Performs support duties for the department such as maintaining inventory of equipment, stocks, verifies proper functioning and placement of equipment, troubleshoots and performs quality assurance testing on equipment. Supports clinical activity through cooperation and communication with Providers and staff. Works effectively as a team member within department to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation, and collaboration in order to respond to problems that arise.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or higher preferred
Experience:  Healthcare experience required. One year experience in high level disinfection or in healthcare environment in the coordination of equipment needs, supply/equipment ordering preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must obtain a minimum of 10 CEU’s, continuous education units, per year where performing high level disinfection.  Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

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